Member Resources

MDS member resources is chock-full of valuable information and useful tools to help you succeed in your practice. These resources are intended to help member dentists manage efficient, effective, and compliant dental offices. From informing you of the latest changes in dental regulations to weekly Dental Insight tips, the MDS is committed to helping you address the needs of your profession.

If you are looking for answers to specific questions, contact the MDS Member Assistance Center at 800.342.8747.

A patient's willingness and knowledgeable agreement to have dental procedures performed on him/her is necessary if you are to avoid being charged with malpractice or misconduct. Your ability to effectively explain procedures, answer questions, and offer alternatives will be vital to avoiding costly litigation.

Buying or selling your practice is one of the most important decisions in your career. It's with this in mind that the MDS and the ADA have developed a number of resources to assist you in the process. Whether you are selling or buying, the more information you have, the more prepared you can be. Resources on this page are designed to assist you in your transition.

The Peer Review Program is a non-legal, non-punitive process available only to members of the MDS. The program relies on the good faith between both parties to resolve their differences in order to promote the best possible oral health of the patient. Recommendations are made within the peer review system as a “gesture of goodwill."

The single most valuable asset in any dental practice is the dentist and the dental team. Cultivating optimal health and work-life balance are essential to the maintenance of the person(s) without whom the practice would cease to exist. Wellness addresses physical, spiritual, emotional, intellectual, environmental, and social well-being.

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Save with Schein

The Henry Schein Preferred Pricing Program helps MDS members save money and reduce their overhead expenses, creating a more effective and efficient practice.